2024 Lighthouse Pop-Up Application

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PRESCOTT POP-UPS

LIGHTHOUSE VENDOR APPLICATION 2024

Please consult the Prescott Pop-ups Vendor Guide prior to completing this application. The Lighthouse Pop-Up Location has requirements in addition to those of the Pop-Up Cottage sites.

The Lighthouse Pop-Up application is a competitive process and the successful applicant will demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the Vendor Guide. Special attention will be given to applicants who demonstrate a plan to activate the site above and beyond the requirements listed in this application and the Vendor Guide. Therefore, please include ALL relevent information, including any design ideas and activation plans you have for the space.

Rent for the Lighthouse Pop-Up is $500 per month and is inclusive of electricity and water.

If you have any questions, contact Dana Valentyne at dvalentyne@prescott.ca

Basic Information

Business Name

Name of Applicant

Address

Phone

Website

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

Other Social Media

How did you hear about the Prescott Pop-ups?

Vendor Requirements

The Lighthouse Pop-Up location has additional requirements above and beyond those of the Pop-Up Cottage sites. These include:

a) The Lighthouse is intended to serve as a satellite visitor information centre and attraction for tourists visiting the downtown, waterfront and marina area. Therefore, the successful Lighthouse Pop-Up Vendor will be required to:

Act as ambassadors for Prescott, including offering information (furnished by the Town of Prescott) to visitors about other businesses and attractions in the community and providing space for a Town of Prescott Tourism Information Kiosk.
Maintain free access for the public to the upper levels of the Lighthouse during regular operating hours, while ensuring visitors do not exceed building capacity.

b) The Lighthouse Pop-Ups space includes the area between the Lighthouse and Water Street. The Successful Vendor will be provided with outdoor furnishings including bistro sets, but are required to activate and maintain that area as an outdoor space to help attract visitors.

c) The Lighthouse Pop-Up is required to be open beyond the required hours of the Pop-Ups Cottages. These hours are:

Spring Season

May 17^th to June 27^th

Summer Season

June 28^th to Sept 2^nd

Fall Season

Sept 3^rd to Oct 14^th

Cottages & Food Trucks*

Standard Hours:

Sat to Sun: 10am to 5pm

Holidays:

Victoria Day Monday: 10am to 5pm

Standard Hours:

Friday: 3pm to 8pm

Saturday: 10am-6pm

Sunday: 11am-5pm

Holidays:

Canada Day: 10am-9pm

Civic Holiday (Aug 5):
10am-5pm

Standard Hours:

Sat to Sun: 10am to 5pm

Lighthouse*

Standard Hours:

Sat to Sun: 10am to 5pm

Holidays:

Victoria Day Monday: 10am to 5pm

Standard Hours:

Wednesday to Thursday:
10am-5pm

Friday to Sunday:
10am-7pm

Holidays:

Canada Day: 10am-9pm

Civic Holiday (Aug 5):
10am-5pm

Standard Hours:

Sat to Sun: 10am to 5pm

*Please ensure you have reviewed the updated 2024 Prescott Pop-Ups Vendor Application Guide prior to submitting your application for any additional requirements.

I understand the requirements to act as an Ambassador for Prescott when operating the Lighthouse Pop-Up, including providing Visitor Information about other businesses and attractions in the Town of Prescott.

Yes

I agree to maintain free public access to the upper floors of the lighthouse during operating hours, and to monitor capacity limits.

Yes

The Lighthouse Pop-Up is available to vendors committing to the full season (May to October) only. Are you able to commit to the above operating hours for the duration of the season?

I Commit to Meeting the Minimum Operating Hours for the Full Duration of the Season.

I Cannot Commit to Meeting the Minimum Operation Hours for the Full Duration of the Season.

Vendors are entitled and encouraged to operate beyond the minimum operating hours required in the Vendor Guide. If you intend to open outside of those hours, please provide details here.

I understand that failure to meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Vendor Guide may result in penalty, including the potential termination of the lease agreement.

Yes

Business Proposal

Describe your business and what product(s)/ service(s) you plan to provide for the 2023 Prescott Pop-ups season.

How will this business complement existing businesses and enhance the experience of the Town’s downtown, waterfront, trails or parks for visitors and residents?

How will your background/experience support the success of your business?

Describe what would make your business the best fit for the Lighthouse space, and how the Lighthouse space will benefit your business and its growth.

What is your business growth strategy?

Expand to permanent year round business location in future, if successful as pop-up vendor

Participate as pop-up vendor with no plans to establish permanent location in future

Other

If answered Other, please outline your business growth strategy.

Does your business currently operate from any other locations?

Yes

If yes, please list all locations your business operates from. Examples: brick & mortar locations in Prescott & other communities, trade/vendor shows/markets

Please attach any photos of your product(s)/ service(s) and, if available, photos of any displays or merchandising you have previously utilized for your business.

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Attach a copy of your business plan & relevant materials, if available.

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Marketing & Activation

In addition to general Pop-Ups marketing done by the Town of Prescott, the Prescott Pop-Ups rely on the collective marketing efforts of participating businesses to promote the site as an attraction.

In this section, please outline your marketing plans for the season and demonstrate how you intend to draw additional visitors to the Lighthouse.

What are your marketing and promotional plans & budget for your seasonal business? Include how you will use social media to promote your seasonal business.

Please attach any images, copy of past marketing campaigns you've produced for your business, if applicable.

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Vendors in 2024 can sponsor complementary attractions/events at the Prescott Pop-Ups. Sponsorship would include an acknowledgement of your support during the event along with social media promotions. Would you be interested in sponsoring an event in 2024?

Yes

How do you plan to activate the outdoor space in front of the Lighthouse?

Final Questions

Provide any other information not captured above that would support a successful application to this program.

If available, please attach any additional supporting documents, including designs for the space.

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Are there any additional requirements you would request as a vendor that are not outlined in the provisions above?